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  • Luke OSI agent awarded Bronze Star

    Special Agent Wilbur Barras, Air Force Offi ce of Special Investigations Detachment 421, was awarded a Bronze Star by Col. Dennis Gervais, AFOSI Region 4 commander, on Nov. 20 at Luke Air Force Base. He received the award in recognition of his outstanding achievements as officer-in-charge at the

  • Collective efforts rack up cost savings

    Through the collective efforts of two squadrons and a 'get it done' attitude, a simple idea to cut cost and save man hours, paved the way for a month long project that resulted in tire racks being built, training of six Airmen and $10,000 in savings. During a morning briefing in the 56th Logistics

  • Security forces sergeant earns prestigious award

    A Luke Air Force Base member was named as one of the Outstanding Individual Reservists of the Year recently. Tech. Sgt. William Cullins, 56th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, is the recipient of this Air Force level award in the junior NCO category. More than 40 nominee packages were

  • Civilians integral in Air Force mission

    A team of civilians has been performing essential repairs on grounded F-16 Fighting Falcons here and has worked closely with 56th Maintenance Group flightline and backshop maintainers since Aug. 25. The depot field team from the 309th Maintenance Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, has occupied Phase

  • Get ‘real’ during the holidays

    There is nothing that puts this writer in a holiday mood more than the scent of a newly cut Christmas tree. Members of the Luke Air Force Base family will have the opportunity to take home a freshly cut tree Saturday when the holiday staples are given away by 56th Services Squadron. The trees are

  • Medical health professionals provide traumatic stress response

    Traumatic events can occur at any time or place, and can leave a lasting impression on those involved. Just ask the survivors of hurricane Ike, or the rescue and investigation teams involved in any air disaster. Being placed in such situations can have serious ramifications and take a toll on those

  • Luke members win gold, silver

    Two Airmen from Luke Air Force Base competed in the 2008 All Military National Racquetball Tournament in San Diego and returned with one gold and three silver medals. Master Sgt. Todd Elias, ranked number 29 in the state of Arizona, and Maj. Chad Jennings are both avid racquetball players. They have